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Aurangabad (pronunciation^ⓘ (औरंगाबाद) from Persian اورنگ‌آباد meaning "Built by the Throne", named after Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb) is a city in Maharashtra, India. The city is a tourist hub, surrounded with many historical monuments including Ajanta and Ellora World heritage sites. This district center is the administrative headquarter of Aurangabad Division, or Marathwada region.

History

There was a village named Kirki (Khadki) where the city stands today. According to some historians, the city was founded in 1610 by Malik Ambar. Malik Ambar was the Prime Minister of Murtaza Nizam Shah II of Ahmednagar, the then ruler of the Deccan (central parts of Southern India). It is widely believed that city took shape between 1604 and 1610 under Malik Ambar's rule. Initially, it was named Fatehpura (city of Victory), probably after Malik's son Fateh Khan.

Textiles, embroidered finery and various kinds of beads made in nearby Paithan were exported to the markets of Greece, Rome and Egypt.

In 1634, Aurangzeb was sent to Kirki as Governor of Deccan. In 1644, he moved to Agra to play an active role in Mughal politics.

In 1681, the city again became the residence of Aurangzeb, who had now become Mughal Emperor. He used the city as a base for his campaigns to conquer the last remaining Deccan sultanates until his death in 1707 AD. The modern name of the city was probably taken during his period. Aurangzeb's tomb is situated at Khultabad, a small town near the city.

Entertainment

Aurangabad has two multiplexes and 14 Movie theaters. Both multiplexes are situated in CIDCO region of the city.Both, PVR Cinemas and Fame tapdiya are the three screen multiplexes in the city. Cinemax, Inorbit, Adlab multiplexes are coming in to the city.

The city has three public Auditoria : 1) Sant Eknath Rangamandir and 2)Tapadia Natya Mandir. 3)CIDCO Auditoriam. Besides there are many auditoria run by private entities.

Geography

The location co-ordinates for Aurangabad are N 19° 53' 47" - E 75° 23' 54". It is located 512 meters above sea level. The city is surrounded by hills on all sides.

Temperatures : Annual temperature in Aurangabad range from 9 to 40 °C. The best time to visit Aurangabad is in the winter - October to February. The highest maximum temperature ever recorded at Aurangabad was 46 °C (114 °F) on 25 May 1905. The lowest record temperature was 2 °C (36 °F) on 2 February, 1911. The climate of Aurangabad is mild compared to other cities and remains lower scaled in summer compared to other cities. Rarely the mercury touches 40+ degrees Celsius.[1]

Rainfall : Most of the rainfall occurs in the monsoons season (June to September). Rainfall in Aurangabad varies from 9.0 to 693 mm/month. Average annual rainfall is 725 mm.

Industries & Economy

Aurangabad is a beer capital of India as well as seeds capital of India.city has many major beer and seeds producing companies.There is ample evidence to believe that Aurangabad was developed as a trading hub four centuries ago. It lies on a major trade route that used to connect north-west India's sea and land ports to the Deccan region.

Manufacturing

The city was a major silk and cotton textile production center. A fine blend of silk with locally grown cotton was developed as Himroo textile. Much of the silk industry has eroded with times. Yet a few industrial units, like Standard Silk Mills and Royal Silk Mills, have been successful in keeping that tradition alive. Paithani silk saris are made in small industries nearby and available in the city market. The name of this cloth is derived from Paithan town.

aurangabad is a Pharmaceuticals hub for india, steel recycling, auto parts manufacturing, and beverages production (soft drinks and beer in particular) are major industries.

The Shendra, Chikalthana and Waluj MIDC Industrial Areas are prominent industrial zones on the outskirts of the city. Major multinational groups that have set up manufacturing or processing plants in and around the city include :

Bajaj Auto Ltd. - Automaker
Wipro- Electronics
Škoda India - Automaker,
Siemens Ltd - Engineering,
Videocon - Consumer electronics and durables
Cosmo Films Limited - BOPP Films
Wockhardt Ltd - Pharmaceuticals
Pepsi - Beverages
United Spirits Ltd - Liquor
Fosters India-Liquor
Good Year-Tyre
NRB Bearing - Automobile
Johnson & Johnson-Health Care
Sterlite-Optic Fibre
Colgate & Palmolive

Information Technology

Aurangabad

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Government
• Mayor	Vijaya Rahatkar
Population (2006)
• Total	1,414,918

Aurangabad has all needeed facilities for IT industry. shopping, entertainment, educational, transformational, tourism, industrial, resdientail, hospitality..all facilities has strong presence in aurangabad city.In aurangabad 16 IT companies have been established.

IT parks in the city.

1)Deogiri Infotech Park, Aurangabad 2)Software Technology park Chikhalthana / Waluj

Aurangabad Tourism

List of Some big hotels in aurangabad.

1)Hotel TAJ Residancy

2)Hotel Rama International

3)Hotel Ajanta Ambassador

4)Quality in Meadows

5)Hotel President Park

6)Aurangabad Gymkhana Club

Banking And Financial Services

In the first decade of the 21st century, Aurangabad has seen a spurt in financial activities.Almost all public sector and private banks have opened their branches in Aurangabad. The Major Banks that have their brances include The Citibank, Deutsche Bank,YES BANK, Bank of India, SBI, ICICI bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, IDBI Bank

Almost all of India's top stocks trading and brokerage firms have their braches or representations in the city.

Administration and Politics

Aurangabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is the local civil body. It is divided in six zones.

Major Areas of Aurangabad City

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Jubilee Park
Osmanpura
Roshan Gate
Begum Pura
Town Hall
Rauza Buagh
Himayat Buagh
Kat Kat Gate
Paithan Gate
Kirad Pura
Baiji Pura
Buddi Lane and Juna Bazar
Kadhkeshwar
CIDCO city Region
Garkheda

Jawahar Colony
Chikhaltana
Samarthnagar
Jyotinagar
Aurangpura & Nirala Bazaar
Shah Ganj
Cheli Pura
Lota Karanja
Moti Karanja
Gulmandi
Mondha
Saadat Nagar
Shah Bazar
Raja Bazar
Garkheda Parisar

Shah Noor Miyan Darghah
Shivaji Nagar
Satara Parisar
Bajaj Nagar & Waluj
Shendra MIDC
Pandharpur & Chitegaon MIDC
Kanchan Wadi
Mukund Wadi
Nakshatra Wadi
HUDCO & Harsul
Silk Mills

Aurangabad contributes one seat to the Lok Sabha. The seat is currently held by Mr. Chandrakant Khaire, MP of the Shiv Sena party. And Two seats for Assembly, Aurangabad West (Cogress I) and Aurangabad East (National Congress Party).

Judiciary Aurangabad is a bench of the Bombay High Court.Which is situated on Jalna Road, Aurangabad.(Ref:more information look at High Courts of India, Bombay High Court) There is also District and Sesions Court and many other courts of Law.

Education

Since India's independence, Aurangabad is a major learning center of central Maharashtra. Aurangabad is the headquarter of Government-funded Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University BAMU. It caters to government aided and recognized colleges in four districts. City has other private Universities and Autonomous institutions.

The city has more than one institution of higher education in Engineering, Medicine, Law, Pharmacy, Education faculties each. In first part of 21st century, many good schools have come up.

Media and Communications

Newspapers: Major Marathi newspapers published in Aurangabad include Sakaal, Lokmat, Punya Nagari, Saamana and Loksatta. Lokmat Times is the only English newspaper published in the city. Aurangabad Times is an Urdu daily Newspaper published in Aurangabad . Recently, the Times of India group has launched Aurangabad Plus, a weekly English supplement for Aurangabad.

News Websites: Major English news portals from Aurangabad is www.worldnewseveryday.com with franchisee network in 1500 Indian cities.

Television: Doordarshan's Sahyadri and DD News Territorial Television channels are available in Aurangabad. Satellite television services are available through Doordarshan Direct Plus, Dish TV and Tata Sky. One private Cable network MCN,in pact with Hathway, provide cable TV services.

Radio: City has Three FM radio stations. All India Radio has one FM station in the city, operating at 101.7 MHz. The same feed is available in AM at 1521 kHz. Gyaanvani is FM Fascility dedicated to University learning and distance education. The government have provided licenses to 3 other private FM radio operators for territorial broadcasts. Radio Mirchi is the privately operated station that operates on 98.3 MHz.

Private satellite radio WorldSpace, is available.

Telephony and Internet: Telephony services are provided by service providers like Airtel, Idea cellular, Hutch, Reliance communications, Tata Indicom and the Government controlled BSNL. BSNL, Reliance, Tata Indicom and sify (Satyam infoway) provide end user internet facility.

Transport

Aurangabad has a privately operated intra-city bus service, AMT, owned by Aurangabad Municipal Corporation.Maharashtra state road transport buses provides service to all parts of state from Aurangabad,alnogwith private bus operators

Chikalthana airport is the domestic airport of Aurangabad(soon it will be international airport construction work is under progress). The nearest international airports are Mumbai and Pune. Indian, Jet Airways and Air Deccan have regular flights from Mumbai to Aurangabad.

The city has direct rail links to New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune and Hyderabad.

Tourist attractions

Besides world heritage monuments of Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, city also offers the Aurangabad Caves, Pithalkhora Caves, Paithan, Daulatabad (Deogiri Fort) and Bibi-Ka-Maqbara as the district is rich in monuments, historical and religious, of National importance. Hence, it deserves the epithet as Tourist District of India.

Monuments

Ajanta stone engraved sculpture and paintings Caves. A world heritage monument.
Ajanta Visitor Center Under construction, Located at T Junction Fardapur: Designed as a tribute to the Ajanta Caves, AVC would consist of four cave replicas (1,2,16 1nd 17). Static, electronic and interactive museums would orient, guide and create a virtually real experience for the visitors to understand the original paintings and stories. Ambience of the Center (almost hidden in the rocky terrain) would simulate a sense of discovery to the visitors, especially children.

Ellora stone engraved sculptures. A world heritage monument.
Daulatabad Fort
The Bibi Ka Maqbara. A replica of the Taj Mahal.
Aurangabad Caves (Buddhist)
Panchakki, or The Water Mill complex
Khuldabad the resting place of Aurangzeb.
Gates (Darwajas) - During Mughal times, Aurangabad had 4 main and 9 subordinate gates (darwajas) along its periphery, famous among them being the Bhadkal Gate, Paithan Gate and Roshan Gate.Bhadkal Gate is the biggest gate in Aurangabad and near the Naukhanda Palace of Nizams.

Parks

Salim Ali Lake at Delhi Gate named after Dr. Salim Ali
Mhaismal hills
Lonar - a natural lake formed by meteorite impact (Near Mehekar) - 150 km from Aurangabad
Sant Dnyaneshwar garden, Paithan
Jayakwadi dam bird sanctuary: home for migratory birds from Siberia
Gautala wildlife park and bird sanctury
Siddarth Garden

Religious places

Ghrishneshwar Shiva temple,One of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines.
Aurangabad is a religious place and according to sufism concepts Aurangabad and Khuldabad are the centers for Islamic Education and Dargah Places.Many Sufis used to stay in Khuldabad for prayers before few centuries.
Bhadra Maruti Temple at Khultabad

Geographical Location

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